Flights to Alicante with a touch of Iceland

Everyone who comes to Alicante for a refreshing holiday in the sun can find something to their liking in the area: a game of volleyball at the beach or a swim in the ocean, a golf course with a view to the Mediterranean, a good book under a sunshade. And then there's the amusement parks, among them the water slide park Aqualandia and the historical theme park Terra Mítica.

In a city with a long and rich history, there's also plenty for the eye. Take in the atmosphere and historical beauty of the old town on an evening stroll, perhaps stopping by at the main town square, Plaza de San Cristobal, where the architecture of the baroque era greets you in all its splendor.  

You won't miss the city's most magestic construction, the fortress Castillo de Santa Bárbara which overlooks the city from its seat on top of the Benancantil mountain. The oldest parts of this historic edifice go back to the ninth century and the view it provides over the town and out to the deep blue ocean is no less impressive than it was back then.

Alicante is especially lively in the summer time, when various cultural events take place and the street performers are in full swing. The Noche de San Juan, or St John's Mass, is a standout event, taking place on June 24th each year, during which bonfires are lit across the city, supposedly to drive away evil spirits.

You can also take the opportunity to visit some of the city's museums and take in the cultural and artistic history of the region. Among the highlights are the MARQ Museo Arquelógico de Alicante and the Museu de Belles Arts Gravina.

And then there's no reason why you shouldn't venture off Alicante, and off the mainland, for a day and visit the beautiful island of Tabarca, which offers its own kind of comfortable beach life and beautiful natural environment. The island was declared a reserve for marine life in 1986. Its therefore a perfect place for a bit of snorkeling, to witness the beauty and color of the underwater world.